Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 6

Published May 7, 2025 #East av / 5th av fire

First discovered: 3:29 p.m. May 6

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: East Av / 5th Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:29 p.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center